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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

While this transition will be crucial in reducing emissions, even by 2030, a large part of the global vehicle parc, especially in the developing world, will continue to be dependent on fossil fuels. Given the biogenic carbon capture of crops, Ethanol as a fuel has a much lower environmental impact than the traditional fossil fuels.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

Baua Electric

The battery comes with DC charging at up to 85 kW, which adds enough juice for 31 extra miles of range in just five minutes, according to Fiat. While a bestseller in Europe, lackluster sales in the US fueled a difficult, on-again/off-again relationship. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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How EV Charging Stations Can Help Your Business Attract and Retain Employees

EV Connect

As many businesses shift back into or continue fully in-person operation, providing EV charging for the workplace is a great strategy for stimulating employment growth. Charging at work also means that employees can skip the installation (and public charging) and juice up their EV at work. Think again!

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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future

Baua Electric

Volvo’s system will automatically kick in the gas engine when the accelerator is mashed to the floor, but Lexus doesn’t engage the gas engine in EV only mode unless the juice runs out. It would take longer than me calculating to make that premium up in fuel savings. My son loved the fact the rear seats were heated and cooled.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

And personally I like better simple solutions. By abstracting devices to use electricity as their fuel, we can concentrate on advancing clean electricity production techniques and have the benefits shared by everything. Featured stories Feed mophie Juice Pack Air hands-on and impressions How would you change HPs Mini 1000 Mi?

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

You will be able to charge your car at home at night in three to eight hours, but never be in fear of “running out of juice” because a fast-charge opportunity will be available right around the corner at Starbucks, Safeway, Wal-Mart or your local shopping mall.

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

Plug In India

I have asked them to rework the fuel tank area and see if they can fit the charging cable in that slot. The minimum monthly fuel bill that they run up is Rs. The last 5% takes much more time - and so if you have another person behind you, you are not expected to do a full charge. We chatted up with Sridhar as his car charged.